We welcome all to audition!

Audition FOR US!

Curtain Call Inc, Stamford, CT's longest-running and only non-profit producing theatre company, invites you to showcase your talent at our open auditions. As we enter our 35th season of shows, we're excited to welcome seasoned performers and newcomers to our stage.

Our audition process is designed to be accessible and welcoming. Here's what you need to know:

• Open auditions for various productions
• No appointment necessary
• Year-round performance opportunities
• Roles for diverse age groups and experience levels
• Chance to be part of award-winning theatre

Contact Curtain Call to learn about upcoming audition dates and requirements for specific productions.

General Audition Information

No appointments are needed. Just show up and you will be seen in the order you arrive. Of course, if you’re asked to stay to read and/or dance, you may be around a while. If auditioning for a musical, prepare a brief song in the style of the show and have sheet music in the proper key. The song should showcase the style and vocal range of the character for which you are auditioning. This should be something that you are very comfortable with, not something you just learned the day before.

Also, bring proper footwear to dance in if needed. For non-musicals, you will be given pre-selected sides from the script. 

Upcoming Show Audition Dates

All audition dates are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page for future updates.

White Christmas: September 15 & 16
7pm to 10pm - The Kweskin Theatre

DIRECTOR - George H. Croom
MUSIC DIRECTOR - Clay Zambo
CHOREOGRAPHER - Jennifer Jonas Cahill

Rehearsals begin September 29, Generally Monday thru Thursday, 7pm to 10.
(Some Sundays for dance rehearsals.)
Performances November 21 thru December 13.

AUDITIONS: 

Please prepare 16-32 bars (up to 1 minute) from the American Theater Songbook (no rock, gospel or recent pop). Please be prepared to dance at auditions.

Except where indicated, most roles require tap. Tap experience is very helpful, but we will teach you if you are willing to learn. Non-tap roles are indicated in the breakdown.

ROLES:  (All roles tap except where noted)

BOB WALLACE (30 - 40s) Former army captain and half of the song-and-dance duo Wallace and Davis. Cynical, charming with a strong sense of loyalty and duty. Strong Baritone, A3 - G4

PHIL DAVIS (30-40s) Former army captain and the other half of the song-and-dance duo Wallace and Davis. Fun loving, adventurous, and mischievous, always looking for a good time and romance. Baritone A3 - G4

BETTY HAYNES (30 - 40s) Older sister of the Haynes Sisters. Independent, pragmatic and protective of her younger sister. Huge skeptic. Note - this role does not tap, but does move well. Alto G3 - D5.

JUDY HAYNES (25-35) Younger sister of the Haynes Sisters. Adventurous, vivacious; a romantic at heart and somewhat impulsive. Alto G3 - D5

MARTHA WATSON (40s - 60s) Housekeeper at the Columbia Inn. A Broadway performer in retirement (known as the clarion of Broadway), with a flair for the dramatic and impeccable comic timing. Note - this role does not tap, but does move well. Strong alto belt F3 - C5.

GENERAL HENRY WAVERLY (60s) Owner of the Columbia Inn, and Bob and Phil’s former commanding officer. Gruff, stern - still runs things like he was in charge of a military unit, but soft, genuine and caring underneath. Note - this character does not dance, and has little singing. Baritone, any range.

SUSAN WAVERLY (9 - 12). Henry’s granddaughter. Curious, intelligent, and too old for her age. Dreams of becoming a performer. Note, this role does not tap, but does move well. Strong Alto G3 - C5.

RALPH SHELDRAKE (30s - 40s) Army buddy of Bob and Phil, now a major executive for the Ed Sullivan Show. Also fun and freewheeling, a flair for drama. Baritone C4 - E4.

UTILITY MALE (40 - 60s) Plays various parts including Jimmy, (owner of club Jimmy’s), Snoring Man on the train, Ezekiel (the custodian of the barn), and various announcers during the show. Note, this role does not require tap (would be great if he did), but does move well. Baritone A3 - G4

UTILITY FEMALE (30 - 50s) Plays various parts including Mrs. Snoring Man, Tessie, Sheldrakes’s Secretary and the Seamstress. Note, this role does not require tap but does move well.

ENSEMBLE (20 - 40s)

The ensemble plays a multitude of recurring roles in the show; all must sing well and dance. Again, tap experience is helpful, or willingness to learn. It is a heavy dance show. Roles to be covered include:

 - Rita, a showgirl

 - Rhonda, a showgirl

 - Quintet (Best Things That Happen While You Dance)

 - Train Conductor

- Mike Nulty, the director/choreographer


THE LION IN WINTER - October 21 & 22
7pm to 10pm - The Kweskin Theatre

DIRECTOR - Gordon Casagrande

Rehearsals will begin November 3, generally Monday thru Thursday, 7pm to 10.

Performances January 9 through 25.

You must be available for a possible one week extension.

AUDITION SIDES will be posted here soon.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Henry – King of England and ruler of many French provinces, fully half of France. 50, but with physical and mental vigor, still nearly all he ever was. A commanding presence, very obviously a king. Possessor of a devious mind.

Eleanor of Aquitaine – Henry’s wife. 61, but looks nothing like it. One of the most fascinating and compelling women in the history of the world. Exudes great authority and presence. Rich and powerful, but now Henry’s prisoner. More than a match for Henry in every way.

Richard the Lionheart – Oldest son of Henry and Eleanor. Future King of England. Looks like his legend. Handsome, graceful and impressive. A famous soldier since his early teens – war is his profession and he is very good at it.

Geoffrey – Middle son of Henry & Eleanor. Duke of Brittany. Man of energy and verve. Attractive, charming and shrewd. Owner of the best brain in a brainy family and skilled at being devious.

John - Youngest son (in his teens) of Henry and Eleanor. Future King of England. Definitely not the brightest candle in the candelabra. Out of his depth when dealing with the rest of his family and with Philip.

Alais – French princess and Henry’s mistress. 20’s. Her serenity at times makes her appear docile, but has a backbone and a determination hiding beneath the exterior and will show it when needed.

Philip – King of France and half-brother of Alais. Impressive for a young man. His manner is open and direct. While young, he has been king for three years and has learned a great deal. Much cleverer than he at first appears.

PAGE UPDATED 9/7/25

Callbacks

We often don’t need to see people at a callback. Sometimes we see all we need to at the initial auditions. Not being called back does not mean you are not being considered for the production.

Casting

We do our best to be respectful to all who audition by reaching out to those who have not been cast. We always ask those cast to keep that information to themselves until we have reached everyone who was not cast. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and our best efforts at sparing hard feelings are thwarted.

Generally, our rehearsals run Monday through Thursday evenings from 7: to 10:00 PM. Some Saturday mornings will be scheduled for set-building, etc.

Sunday afternoons are often added later in the process.

Safe Space

As part of our ongoing efforts at providing a safe, nurturing environment at Curtain Call, and after several years of doing one-by-one (with 300+ participants annually) online searches for any issues with all employees, volunteer actors, crew, etc., we are moving to an online source (Spot Screening) that streamlines the process for us. They can handle this process in a more timely and complete manner.

There have been no incidents here at Curtain Call. We are just being ever-conscious of issues around us in the world. Those of you who follow the OnStage Blog know that this has been an issue of concern. Read Chris Peterson’s most recent column on the matter. 

This is required for participation (cast and crew members, directors, musicians, etc.) at Curtain Call. 

As part of this process, you will be required to provide electronic consent for this background check. Your consent will include authorizing Spot Screening to email a copy of the completed background check to us. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. The PDF reports that are issued to us for file purposes will have your SS number redacted.

If you would like, begin your background check now. There is no cost to you for this. When entering the information for your background check, please enter your name as it appears on your Social Security card.